Trip Planning

which one(s) would be the best choice speaking of taste and quality of food and wine collection these days? Some fancier 2* might do the job as well. Our limited experiences with some were pretty a...

In the C19 gap and a bit later we got to a few restaurants, not just take out. So some current comments. Brown Butter is still it's consistant self with maybe a slighly shorted menu. The burgers...

Hey everyone! We're a couple from San Francisco and will be visiting Paris for the first time in May. We have 7 nights and have been following this blog closely in our planning. Our current line...

by saffrongold 13 days ago

Hello , I have many questions and options, would love some input. We are 4 friends in our late-50's and adventurous eaters. Our first day will begin with b’fast at Veselka (for sentimental reas...

We made a delightful recent discovery while driving from Valladolid to Madrid in pretty Arévalo, Avila province, stopping for a roast lamb lunch at the 1 Repsol sun, family-run ASADOR LAS CUBAS, go...

I’m headed to Madrid in a few weeks from NYC. I’ve been reading a lot discussed here on Michelin/Repsol rated spots, all which sound sound fantastic and we’ll definitely get to experience some of t...

I'm going to Piedmont in early November, and based on the many posts here, I've so far decided to go to Veglio, La Cocinella, and Guido. I also wanted to go to Veglio and La Cocinella twice, becaus...

The much talked about, often controversial and highly subjective World's Best Restaurants awards were presented today, and Spain came in with 6 winners in the 1st to 50th best category. Congratula...

Hello, 4 of us will be visiting Durham in a few weeks. This'll be my first visit and the priority is to try stuff that Durham/Raleigh does well and NYC does not! Things like BBQ, southern food, b...

by Melanie Wong 1 year ago

Sicily’s original scheme, baptized "Empty for Full," would launch once Italy reopens its borders. Vouchers for discounted flights, hotels and free museum tickets will be made available via the isla...

by Phil_A_Mignon 7 months ago

You're a forty-something male traveling from Pennsylvania to the Tampa/Clearwater area for an extended weekend to meet up with your forty-something high school buddies who you haven't seen in three...

We haven’t traveled much recently but will be spending two nights in Saranac Lake, NY, in early October at the Saranac Waterfront Lodge. We’d love some recommendations from anyone who knows the ar...

My husband and I will be visiting Piedmont for the first time in October 2021. I have done a lot of research on these boards, and have come up with a proposed plan but would love to hear thoughts f...

We'll be doing the grand college tour, and need to eat along the way. In Boston, we’ll be staying near the Back Bay T stop and looking at schools all over town. In NYC, we’ll be on the Uppe...

I read a number of posts regarding Madrid. However, given pandemic and not knowing latest, I decided to ask. Looking for several restaurant ideas. Not looking for the most expensive (so no Diver...